Under the spotlights and the echo of applause, the presentation of the Yamaha team in the vibrant heart of the metropolis Kuala Lumpur ended in a blaze of glory. But while the heroes of the track were shedding their blue leather armour, Alex Rins, the MotoGP factory rider, reappeared, crutches in hand, like a wounded phoenix that has not lost its brilliance…
Despite his leg injury, which requires him to use crutches at official events, alex rins shows unwavering optimism. The Spanish rider assured that this constraint had no impact on his performance on the bike.
Kidneys, who suffered a serious leg injury in an accident in 2023, explained that he uses a crutch to avoid excessive pressure on his ankle. The fact is that because of the large amount of metal in my leg, if I stand for a long time, it starts to exercise a lot of pressure on my ankle. And to relieve the pressure on my foot, I use a crutch on long days like these. “, he told speedweek.
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However, Kidneys wanted to reassure everyone about his physical condition. Honestly, I'm doing very well and I have no limitations on the bike. I can do whatever I want on the bike. The only thing that is completely out of the question is jogging. But I don't like doing that anyway. »
Despite this injury, Kidneys remains determined to prove himself with Yamaha in 2025. After a 2024 season marked by ups and downs, the Spanish driver is eager to regain competitiveness and aim for podiums.
alex rins has been hard at work at Shakedown in Malaysia and will participate in the official tests of Sepang from February 5 to 7, where he will have the opportunity to test the new developments of the Yamaha M1 and prepare for the first race of the season in Thailand.
With intact motivation and well-managed physical condition, alex rins is ready to take on the challenges of the 2025 season and contribute to the success of Yamaha .
